Articles by Eric Townsend
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Ashesi University founder honored with Elon entrepreneurship medal
February 28, 2014
Patrick G. Awuah Jr., president of Ashesi University in Ghana, traveled from Africa to the United States to receive an award that recognizes entrepreneurs who are leaders in their industry and who exemplify the values of Elon University.
Danieley Center residents dine with 'Dr. D'
February 27, 2014
President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley '46 recounted stories from Elon's early years when he spoke with students living in Danieley Center as part of an annual dinner organized by the residential campus neighborhood.
History seminar room dedicated in honor of George & Carole Troxler
February 25, 2014
A space on the first floor of Lindner Hall now bears the name of two emeriti professors of history whose combined service to Elon University spans more than three quarters of a century.
Edward W. Felten, 'TMI: Information, Identity, and Privacy' – March 3
February 25, 2014
The Voices of Discovery Science Speakers Series brings to Elon University in March the founding director of the Center for Information Technology Policy at Princeton University.
Faculty receive Writing Excellence Initiative grants
February 25, 2014
Lisa Rosenberg, Belle Booker, Kris Zorigian, Angela Owusu-Ansah and Victoria Shropshire will use funding to help develop innovative approaches to writing in various courses.
Spring POWERless competition begins Feb. 26
February 24, 2014
A semesterly residential contest that challenges students in residence halls to use less energy starts this week and ends just before Spring Break.
Acting majors host inaugural Fellows' New Works Festival – Feb. 25-27
February 24, 2014
Three Elon University seniors debut original stage productions this week in Yeager Recital Hall for a program that celebrates their creativity as Honors and Elon College fellows in the Department of Performing Arts. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. each night.
Career Moves: Preparation helps senior land 'Conan' internship
February 24, 2014
Todd Leonard '14 credits resources available through the Student Professional Development Center for teaching him some of the best practices he used through the "Elon in LA" program to secure a late-night TV internship.
Founder of 'Define American' asks students to advocate for immigrants
February 22, 2014
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas "came out" as an undocumented immigrant three years ago and shared his story with an Elon University audience on Feb. 22 during the Intersect: Diversity & Leadership Conference.